sharpen

As verbs the difference between inspire and sharpen

is that inspire is to infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration while sharpen is to make sharp.

Excite is a related term of sharpen.

As verbs the difference between excite and sharpen

is that excite is while sharpen is (transitive|sometimes|figurative) to make sharp.

As an adjective excite

is horny; excited.

As verbs the difference between sharpen and rasp

is that sharpen is to make sharp while rasp is to use a rasp.

As a noun rasp is

a coarse file, on which the cutting prominences are distinct points raised by the oblique stroke of a sharp punch, instead of lines raised by a chisel, as on the true file.

Rouse is a related term of sharpen.

As a proper noun rouse

is .

As a verb sharpen is

(transitive|sometimes|figurative) to make sharp.

Instigate is a related term of sharpen.

As verbs the difference between instigate and sharpen

is that instigate is to goad or urge forward; to set on; to provoke; to incite while sharpen is (transitive|sometimes|figurative) to make sharp.

Spur is a related term of sharpen.

As a noun spur

is tire marks.

As a verb sharpen is

(transitive|sometimes|figurative) to make sharp.

Galvanise is a related term of sharpen.

As verbs the difference between galvanise and sharpen

is that galvanise is while sharpen is (transitive|sometimes|figurative) to make sharp.

Invigorate is a related term of sharpen.

As verbs the difference between invigorate and sharpen

is that invigorate is to impart vigor, strength, or vitality to while sharpen is (transitive|sometimes|figurative) to make sharp.

Sharpen is a related term of polish.

As verbs the difference between sharpen and polish

is that sharpen is (transitive|sometimes|figurative) to make sharp while polish is to shine; to make a surface very smooth or shiny by rubbing, cleaning, or grinding.

As a noun polish is

a substance used to polish.